Emerging Courageous Newsletter 29
Marilyn Dixon Pfanstiel, Editor
August 18, 2003

Today's Message: "The Secret" 
Was surfing various sites friends has suggested I visit tonight and came across www.tut.com  
This was their inspirational message today:
"The Secret to Living the Life of your Dreams is to Start…Living the Life of your Dreams…
At once… to any degree that you possibly can."
What first struck me about this statement that the secret of Living the life of your dreams 
is to Start….period. If you never get started, there is no hope of ever realizing your dreams. 
Many of us dream, but never take any action. So that first step is the most important. 
You have to take that first step to walk the mile. Then Live the Life of your Dreams…At once…
not tomorrow…not next week…not next year…but NOW…to whatever degree you can. 
In whatever manner your abilities allow you, reach for that goal, apply your talents 
and catch that star.

As a child growing up, I always wanted to be an artist. Now I am one. 
I'm not saying how fantastic an artist I am…that is being judgmental.
But I am painting pictures, framing them, hanging them in my house, 
exhibiting them at art shows and enjoying Living my Dream. 
What is your dream? Bring it to fruition…Start…At once…living your dream. 
You will enhance your life immeasurably. Life will bring on a whole new meaning. 
Marilyn Dixon Pfanstiel
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*Worth Quoting:
" Whoever finds out what is, for him, good, holds fast to it becomes whole." 
Marsha Sinetar

**From the Mailbag:
*So glad I got the newsletter (28) today! (Bob Perks' Highlight) And the link you shared 
for those kids is awesome!  I belong to a group right now who makes quilts for kids who
have terminal or chronic illness.  I'll be looking at their site and know there's a way 
the group that I belong to and that group can do something together! Angelhugz and love, 
Elaine

*(re Highlight) Star, What a wonderful share!  Always like Bob's messages! Koa1a

*(re Highlight) What a wonderful message. Dustyrae 

*You have a truly awesome website here! I am so glad that there are people like you out 
there willing to share such personal experiences with the world. Good luck and God bless. 
Teonie 

*I was just doing some surfing when I thought I'd stop by and visit your site. It's awesome! 
It's so upbeat and positive. You're a true inspiration. I hope you keep up the wonderful work.
 Jenneaux

*Great Web Site. Will help a lot of people I am sure. You have made a great contribution. 
Mary Jo Sargent

Highlights from Emerging Courageous Online Magazine Archives
They Talked with their Hands by Pamela Blaine
http://www.geocities.com/emergingcourageous/stories/June2002/Hands.htm  
Living in the Now by Tony DeLiso
http://www.geocities.com/emergingcourageous/stories/March2002/Living_Now.htm  

"Those who reach, touch the stars." (Author unknown)
Marilyn Dixon Pfanstiel, Editor 
[email protected]  
www.emergingcourageous.com